June 10, 2025

80 | Why Did Keirstin Roose Transfer to Georgia?

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Join Rusty and Lacie as they chat with Kirstin Roose about her experience as a university transfer student. Keirstin shares her story time, discussing her experiences transitioning from Coastal Carolina University (CCU) to Georgia. They touch on various challenges and funny moments along the way.

What happens when your dream school never calls—and then you end up playing against the team you committed to? 💥

In this inspiring and unfiltered episode, Rusty Ham chats with Keirstin Roose about her rollercoaster recruiting journey—from getting ghosted on September 1st, to switching travel teams, recovering from injury, navigating the transfer portal, being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and finally landing at the University of Georgia. 🥎

💬 They talk:

Early recruiting drama (yes, 6th grade verbals!)

Dealing with rejection and disappointment

Mental health, impostor syndrome, and perseverance

The truth behind “trusting the process”

Facing off against her future team in regionals

Why she started her podcast, Like a Girl

This episode is packed with honesty, laughs, and moments every softball family can relate to.

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